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2 early 20th century bisque socket head dolls, both approx 5...

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£140

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2 early 20th century bisque socket head dolls, both approx 55 cm tall with jointed composition body, open mouth with teeth, period clothes and a stand. The first, with blond curly hair has impressed marks DEP and 13 and the other with dark hair is marked 182-11 and 55 (2)

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Dark haired doll; No chips or cracks to bisque. No obvious signs of restoration. Not viewed under ultra violet light. Dark glue residue all around hairline. Surface damage to forearms, shown in condition report photo.
Doll with shorter blond hair; No chips or obvious cracks to bisque. Not viewed under ultra violet light. Faint line visible on right cheek from mold line towards mouth, approx 3cm long, possibly an indication of restoration. Small surface blemish at base of neck on left side.
Both dolls have teeth intact and closing eyes

Closed
Auction Date: 9th Mar 2021 at 10am

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